Level 4 students on this programme must take AT LEAST 40 credits from the above modules and in addition are required to choose modules that cover at least two of the three major periods of history: Medieval (c500-1500), Early Modern (1500-1750) and Moder (post 1750)

Students are encouraged to select modules from Archaeology and Heritage as well as History to gain increased breadth of knowledge and understanding of how History is informed by these and other disciplines. In addition, students may take up to 40 credits of modules offered from outside the School.

Over Levels 5 and 6 students must take 2 General Modules - those with a code beginning HGH, HGW or HGC. Students may take 20 credits offered by another School as an elective module in place of a module from this section.